nanomachine

[ nan-uh-muh-sheen ]

noun

1. nanobot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nanomachine¹

nano- + machine

Example Sentences

In the future, these nanomachines could be used to unclog arteries, for example.

From MIT Technology Review

Figuring out how key parts of the molecular syringes work may help scientists devise their own nanomachines.

From Science News

You can imagine all sorts of programmable nanomachines that are specific instances of the universal constructor programmed for specific tasks.

From Quanta Magazine

To the similarly impressive inner spaces of matter, where viral nanomachines swarm across cells as if they were planets.

From Nautilus

As positive cases are again spiking in the south and southwest United States, the team is rapidly pivoting their DNA nanomachines to mimic the new coronavirus, in hopes of informing better vaccine design.

From Singularity Hub